Administrative Tasks for Managing E-Series Systems with SANtricity System Manager CERTIFIED-IMPLEMENTATION-ENGINEER-SAN-E-SERIES Practice Questions (Page 9)

Questions 41–45

1. 41application · medium

   A database administrator reports that write performance on a critical volume is lower than expected. The storage administrator suspects that the write cache on the owning controller is not optimally configured. Where in SANtricity System Manager should the administrator go to adjust the write cache settings for the controller?

   • AIn the 'Storage' area, select the volume and modify its cache settings.
   • BIn the 'Settings' area, under 'System', modify the global cache settings.
   • CIn the 'Hardware' area, select the controller and modify its cache parameters.
   • DIn the 'Hosts' area, select the host and modify its cache settings.
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2. 42foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of the SANtricity System Manager interface?

   • ATo configure and monitor E-Series storage systems
   • BTo manage only the physical hardware components
   • CTo provide a command-line interface for scripting
   • DTo monitor only performance metrics
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4. 43foundation · easy

   In SANtricity System Manager, which task involves changing which controller owns a volume?

   • AChanging the volume segment size
   • BChanging the system name
   • CChanging the drive role
   • DChanging controller ownership
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5. 44application · easy

   A new junior administrator needs to change the system name of an E-Series array and configure an email alert destination. The administrator is unfamiliar with the SANtricity System Manager layout. Which navigation areas should the administrator use to complete both tasks?

   • AUse the 'Home' area for the system name and the 'Settings' area for email alerts.
   • BUse the 'Storage' area for the system name and the 'Hosts' area for email alerts.
   • CUse the 'Settings' area for both the system name and the email alert destination.
   • DUse the 'Hardware' area for the system name and the 'Home' area for email alerts.
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6. 45expert · hard

   A controller in a dual-controller E-Series system needs to be replaced. The administrator must perform the replacement with minimal disruption to I/O. The system is currently healthy with no alarms. What is the correct maintenance procedure?

   • AReset the controller using the reset button, then replace it.
   • BRemove the controller without placing it offline, as the partner will automatically take over.
   • CPlace the controller offline, verify the partner takes over, then replace the hardware.
   • DPower off the entire system, replace the controller, then power on.
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